CDC&P: MMWR Vol. 66 / No. SS-22

MMWR Surveillance Summaries Vol. 66, No. SS-22 November 10, 2017   PDF   In this report Surveillance for Lyme Disease — United States, 2008–2015 Amy M. Schwartz, MPH; Alison F. Hinckley, PhD; Paul S. Mead, MD; et al. Lyme disease is the most commonly reported vectorborne disease in the United States. Most cases occur in the Northeast, mid-Atlantic, and Upper Midwest regions. During 2008–2015, a total of 275,589 confirmed and probable cases were reported to CDC through the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System. This report highlights the continuing public health challenge of Lyme disease in states with high incidence (=10 cases per 100,000 population) and demonstrates its emergence in neighboring states that previously had few cases. MMWR Masthead Stay up-to-date with the "voice of CDC" by downloading the MMWR Express app for fast access to MMWR: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/mmwr_mobileapps.html.   Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The CDC has reached over 1.4 million subscribers. Thank you for your support.                This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • 1600 Clifton Rd • Atlanta, GA 30333 • 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)